Chionochloa conspicua is a tussock-forming grass native to New Zealand, recognised for its plumed flowerheads. It flowers from August to October. It prefers full sun or partial shade on well-drained yet moist soils and tolerates exposed sites. Suitable uses include ornamental planting and wider landscaping schemes.

Plumed tussock grass (Chionochloa conspicua) is a New Zealand tussock grass that flowers from August to October and prefers full sun or partial shade in.

Chionochloa is a genus of tussock grass in the family Poaceae, found primarily in New Zealand with one known species in New Guinea and another on Lord Howe Island. Some of the species are referred to as snowgrass or snow tussock.

Chionochloa conspicua

Plumed tussock grass | Chionochloa conspicua

Chionochloa rigida is a tussock-forming grass with a narrow-leaved habit, often referred to as snow tussock. It is native to New Zealand and also known as narrow-leaved snow tussock or wī kura. Flowering takes place from August to October. Plants establish as discrete clumps and need room to form a tussock.

Snow tussock Chionochloa rigida is a New Zealand tussock grass that flowers from August to October and suits grass-focused plantings.

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Chionochloa rigida

Snow tussock | Chionochloa rigida

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